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Microsoft Office 2016 (codenamed Office 16) is a version of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, succeeding both Office 2013 and Office for Mac 2011 and preceding Office 2019 for both platforms. It was released on macOS on July 9, 2015, and on Microsoft Windows on September 22, 2015, for Office. As of September 25, 2017, macOS 10.13 High Sierra is publicly available for all Mac users to install. Office 2016 for Mac is fully supported on High Sierra. For the best experience, we recommend you update Office to version 15.38 or later. For updates regarding macOS 10.14 Mojave, see Microsoft Office support for macOS 10.14 Mojave.

Microsoft Office 2016. As with previous versions, Office 2016 is made available in several distinct editions aimed towards different markets. All traditional editions of Microsoft Office 2016 contain Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote and are licensed for use on one computer. Five traditional editions of Office 2016 were released for Windows. Microsoft issues a new version of Microsoft Office every 3 years (approximately). Here is the 'end of life' documentation for Office 2016 for Mac: Search product lifecycle. At the moment, Microsoft has not announced any extended support for the product. End of support means that security and bug fixes will no longer be made.

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Based on Microsoft’s product lifecycle, ITLA will be upgrading Microsoft Office products older than Office 2013 to Office 2016 on October 17^th 2017. ITLA identified approximately 701 computers that will be affected by this upgrade. These upgrades will help protect your computer and data from spyware, viruses, malware, ensure compatibility with new Microsoft software and other applications, your Microsoft Office Suite needs updated to the most current version of Office.

This update can be applied in multiple ways depending on what is most convenient for you.

1. The latest version of Office is available via the Software Center application on windows systems, and the Self Service application on Apple systems. The Software Center and Self Service applications permit you to upgrade your Microsoft Office applications at your convenience prior to October 17, 2017. For more information about the system changes and how to utilize Software Center or Self Service, check out our FAQ's at http://it.la.psu.edu/self-help-faqs on our IT website. Here are some steps to get you started –

Windows Systems

1. Through the start menu, open the Software Center application (Start - All Apps - Microsoft System Center - Software Center)
2. On the left side of the Software Center window, click on the Operating Systems button.
3. Click on the install button (you will not be able to work on your computer until the update is complete - up to 120 minutes).

Apple Systems

1. Through the Applications window, open the Self Service application (Go – Applications – Self Service)
2. On the right side of the window, click on the Install New Software link
3. Click on the install button under Microsoft Office 2016
1. You are welcome to contact the IT Help Desk (814-865-3412) and we will gladly assist you through the process of updating your Microsoft Office installation on your computer.
2. On October 17, 2017, ITLA will push the latest Microsoft Office upgrade to your computer during the regularly scheduled OS updates and security patches.

You will notice changes with the overall look of Office.

If you have any questions or concerns with this Office upgrade or any other technology issues, please contact the Liberal Arts IT Help Desk.

ITLA will continue to make new Office Suite releases and patches available via Software Center. This enables our customers to install the updates at their convenience. We will continue to notify the CLA community of any other changes as Microsoft announces them.

Please note: Office 2013 is currently supported until April of 2018. Office 2013 is not part of the office upgrades being pushed on October 17^th 2017.

Microsoft has a support lifetime for each of their products. Below is a list of software that has or soon will reach its end of life and support. You should not run software that is not supported, since it may contain security issues that are not fixed and can put your computer and information at risk. Michael Spice can help you with replacement and updating to a supported version of Office, Windows and Windows Server.

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office 2003 – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Office 2007 – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Office 2010 – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Office 2013 – April 11, 2023
Microsoft Office 2016 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Office 2019 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac – October 10, 2023

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows XP – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Windows Vista – April 11, 2017
Microsoft Windows 7 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows 8 – January 12, 2016 users must upgrade to Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 – January 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1507 from July 2015 – May 9, 2017
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1511 from November 2015 – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1607 – April 10, 2018
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1703 – October 9, 2018
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1709 – April 9, 2019 (October 13, 2020 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1803 – November 12, 2019 (May 11, 2021 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1809 – November 10, 2020 ( May 11, 2021 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1903 – December 8, 2020
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1909 – May 11, 2021 (May 10, 2022 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 2004 – December 14, 2021
Microsoft Windows 10 release 20H2 – May 10, 2022

Microsoft Edge Legacy and Internet Explorer

Microsoft Edge Legacy Edition that came with Windows 10 – March 9, 2021
Microsoft Internet Explorer – August 17, 2021

Ms Office 2016 For Mac

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – July 14, 2015
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 – July 14, 2015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – October 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 – October 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 – January 12, 2027
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 – January 9, 2029

Microsoft Exchange Server

Office 2016 For Mac Lifecycle Software

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – April 11, 2017
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 – April 11, 2023
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 – October 14, 2025

Office 2016 For Mac Lifecycle App

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Office 2016 For Macs

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – April 12, 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – July 9, 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 – July 12, 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 – July 9, 2024
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 – July 14, 2026
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 – October 12, 2027
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 – January 8, 2030